Juvenile inmates assault detention center employee, officials say
The agency says the two juveniles took the staff member's keys, destroyed his radio and locked him in a room before triggering a brawl between other inmates.
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No road, no problem: Cape Hatteras volleyball team finds a way to playoffs despite NC Highway 12 closure
The Cape Hatteras Secondary varsity volleyball team rode a fire department truck across a storm-damaged stretch of road to reach its playoff game.
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Social Security says it corrected records for about 15% of active numbers
The Social Security Administration said it did the most comprehensive database cleanup in the agency's 91-year history this week.
WCNC Charlotte
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday.
WCCB Charlotte
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Trump ties NC Camp Lejeune settlements to GOP win, angering survivors
GREENVILLE, N.C. — President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters Tuesday that his administration would direct the U.S. Department of Justice to settle remaining claims from veterans and family members sickened by contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, but would do so only if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November. […]
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Investigation underway after early morning collision between SUV and train
The Belmont Police Department is investigating an early morning collision between an SUV and a train.
WCCB Charlotte
Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy
Russia has released a retired American teacher imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
WCNC Charlotte
Marshville man charged after fatal motorcycle collision
The Monroe Police Department has charged a Marshville man following a fatal motorcycle collision.
WCCB Charlotte
CMPD releases names of 7 officers involved in racist group chat
The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the names of the seven officers involved in the racist group chat. Six of the seven officers have now resigned.
WCCB Charlotte
Western NC to receive additional $873 million for Helene road repairs
The new US Department of Transportation funding will help rebuild eight major corridors in western North Carolina, including I-40. The post Western NC to receive additional $873 million for Helene road repairs appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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How Much Will the 2027 Military World Games Cost North Carolina?
Organizations connected to the Charlotte-based planners have been flagged for misspending taxpayer money in the past. Now they’ve landed $25 million in state money—and they’re looking for more. (EJ Hersom for the Department of Defense)
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Task force majority favors dropping A-F grades for NC schools
Most members of the State Board’s accountability task force favor dropping A-F letter grades for schools. Members also put growth at 35% to 50% of a school’s score, below the 50% the working group recommended. The post Task force majority favors dropping A-F grades for NC schools appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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CMPD releases Personnel Information Records of officers involved in alleged racist group chat
The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the Personnel Information Records for the officers involved alleged misconduct.
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Ukrainians and Sudanese with temporary legal status will keep protections for now
WASHINGTON — Immigrants living in the United States with humanitarian status from Ukraine and Sudan will retain their deportation protections and work authorizations for now, the Department of Homeland Security said over the weekend. More than 100,000 Ukrainians and roughly 2,000 Sudanese with Temporary Protected Status will keep their protections until “such an announcement is […]
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Boliek, Farley support legislators in NC court battle with Stein
State Auditor Dave Boliek and Labor Commissioner Luke Farley are supporting state legislators in their battle against Gov. Josh Stein at North Carolina’s highest court. The post Boliek, Farley support legislators in NC court battle with Stein appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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Church fire in Shelby prompts major emergency response
Several fire departments were dispatched to Polkville Road on Sunday morning.
WCNC Charlotte
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
WCCB Charlotte
Kernersville firefighters rescue injured dog from manhole
The department did not say how the dog ended up in the manhole or how badly it was hurt.
WFMY News 2
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts on hold a sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
WFMY News 2
Trump administration releases $550M for NC passenger rail project
Once completed, the S-Line could cut Raleigh-to-Richmond train travel by up to 90 minutes and provide more frequent passenger rail service. The post Trump administration releases $550M for NC passenger rail project appeared first on Carolina Journal.
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